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Criticism Mounts as Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Is Delayed in Favor of Transgender Sex Worker Art

The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, finds himself embroiled in controversy as critics accuse him of prioritising a controversial art installation over a memorial for Queen Elizabeth II in Trafalgar Square. Critics have lambasted Mayor Khan for allegedly favouring an art installation depicting transgender sex workers over a memorial for the late Queen Elizabeth II. […]

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All You Need to Know About the Infinity Mirror Room Installation by Yayoi Kusama at the NMACC

The art world in India is buzzing with excitement as one of the most renowned and significant art installations, Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Rooms, makes its debut at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC). This groundbreaking exhibition marks the first time that the Japanese artist’s iconic masterpiece is being displayed in India, a testament

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New York revamps airport terminal with art, LEGO takes to Van Gogh, and a rare Chinese vase fetches nearly £1.5 million

A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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Participative art that explores sound, celebrates scriptures, and records oral traditions!

There is a growing number of installation artists who make projects that are ‘completed’ by the intervention and interpretations of their audience. They extend immersive experiences that compel the participants to delve deeper into many personal and social themes. Abir Pothi reports. Astha Butail: Exploring hymns across continents Gurgaon-based Astha Butail’s participative projects are based

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Magic realism and metal monsters: Young installation artists whipping up a storm!

In the second of a series on emerging installation artists, we profile the trajectories of Tyrell Valladares and Shilo Shiv Suleman. Their work is catching the eyeballs of late! Abir Pothi reports! Tyrell Valladares: From mosaic work to metal predators Today, Tyrell Valladares’s Metalhead Studio has branched out into set design and production, light art

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